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Antique Azerbaijan Herati design large rug, NW Iran.

Sotheby's Fine Furniture and Carpets Including Property from Newton Surmaville, Somerset
London | 05 Mar 2008, 10:00 AM | L08300
LOT 30
PROPERTY OF A LADY
A NORTHWEST PERSIAN GALLERY CARPET,
approximately 409 by 173cm; 13ft. 5in. by 5ft. 8in.
second half 19th century

ESTIMATE 1,000-1,500 GBP
Lot Sold: 3,250 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
ends overcast, reweave at end